Nelly Korda up Three at St. Andrews Bidding for Seventh Win of Season

Nelly Korda up Three at St. Andrews Bidding for Seventh Win of Season
Nelly Korda of United States tees off on the 18th hole during the a Pro-Am ahead of the AIG Women's Open in St Andrews, Scotland, on Aug. 22, 2024. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
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Nelly Korda surged into the lead at the Women’s Open at St. Andrews on Friday and is three shots clear of the field in a bid to win for a seventh time in 2024.

Korda had four birdies without a bogey and is 8 under with consecutive rounds of 68. Defending champion Lilia Vu and England’s Charley Hull, the local favorite and first-round leader, are tied for second place at 5 under.